An allergy test suitability appointment is the first step in identifying and managing possible allergies safely and effectively. During this consultation, a GP will review your symptoms, medical history, and any suspected triggers to determine the most appropriate type of allergy testing for you.

This appointment ensures that testing is suitable, safe, and tailored to your individual needs. You’ll receive clear guidance on which tests are recommended, what they involve, and what to expect from the results, helping to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective allergy management.

Different to the Gluten Test, which tests for coeliac disease (an inflammation of the small intestine), this panel of tests will highlight any intolerances or allergies to the 4 main IgE grain allergens.

Total IgE plus:

Individual IgE allergens for:

• Barley

• Oat

• Rye

• Wheat

Including both shellfish and finned fish, this panel of tests covers 10 individual IgE allergens. It is rare for person allergic to fish to be allergic to all fish species and this panel is designed to provide a better understanding of specific allergens.

Total IgE plus:

Individual IgE allergens for:

• Cod

• Crab

• Haddock

• Hake

• Halibut

• Lobster

• Mackerel

• Mussel

• Salmon

• Tuna

Specific to nuts and seeds, this panel of tests covers 11 individual IgE allergens.

Total IgE plus:

Individual IgE allergens for:

• Brazil Nut

• Cashew Nut

• Coconut

• Hazelnut

• Peanut

• Pecan Nut

• Pine Nut

• Pistachio

• Pumkin Seed

• Sesame Seed

• Walnut

Designed for children aged 12 and over who are able to co-operate with a blood test, this panel of tests covers 10 of the most common allergens in children, including some food allergens, grasses and animal dander.

Total IgE plus:

Individual IgE allergens for:

• Cat epithelium

• Cows Milk

• Egg White

• Egg Yolk

• Peanut

• Soya Bean

• Wheat

• Timothy Grass

• Dog epithelium

• House Dust Mite

This blood test will tell if you have antibodies in the blood which could react to common substances that might trigger an allergy, or trigger an eczema flare-up. It is useful to confirm a suspicion of an immediate food or airborne allergy. A negative result to certain allergens is also useful by way of ruling out certain things to aid diagnosis. This test includes the 9 most common allergens thought to provoke eczema in the UK.

Total IgE plus:

IgE allergens for:

• Cat epithelium

• Egg white

• Egg yolk

• Fish Mix (cod, haddock, salmon, shrimp)

• Hazelnut

• House Dust Mite

• Peanut

• Soya Bean

• Wheat

Allergy Test: Food Allergy Test

This panel of IgE allergens includes the 9 most common food allergens in the UK.

Total IgE Plus:

IgE allergens for:

• Cod

• Cows Milk

• Egg white

• Egg yolk

• Kiwi

• Peanut

• Sesame seed

• Soya bean

• Wheat

• Shellfish ( shrimp, lobster crab)